Intellipoint Software 5.5 causes screen flickering

Hi there,

I just learned that the new Intellipoint Software which was shipped
with my new MS Laser Desktop 6000 causes excessive screen flickering.
It's ipoint.exe in particular.

This seems to originate from the "Window-Viewer" functionality, which
can be assigned to a mousebutton. This Window-Viewer function is taking
screenshots all the time from every program running, to build the
special screen upon them.

Even if the Window-Viewer functionality is not assigned, the problem
keeps existing.

So, this is really really annoying while working with PhotoShop or
other programs - in particular programs, which don't refresh their
screens all the time (TheBat! 2.x for example where the toolbar-buttons
in a message window keep disappearing until I move the window around
again.)

With ipoint.exe running, it's impossible for me to work with PhotoShop.
Selection boxes are vanishing from screen while still dragging the
mouse with every flicker, and so on..

It's happening here on XPSP2 with a Radon9800Pro with Catalyst 6.7.

Anyone else having these problems? Or anyone who knows how I can
eliminate the flickering?

Thanks,
HS

You could try changing the button that uses the Windows Viewer to a differnt task. Also I found 6.02
software while stumbling around the hardware site, maybe this could help . (Watch the wrapping on
the link.)

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/ga...Poin t%206.02

--
Dave Vair
CNE, CNA, MCP, A+, N+

"Holger Strunzelbeck" wrote in message
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Hi there,

I just learned that the new Intellipoint Software which was shipped
with my new MS Laser Desktop 6000 causes excessive screen flickering.
It's ipoint.exe in particular.

This seems to originate from the "Window-Viewer" functionality, which
can be assigned to a mousebutton. This Window-Viewer function is taking
screenshots all the time from every program running, to build the
special screen upon them.

Even if the Window-Viewer functionality is not assigned, the problem
keeps existing.

So, this is really really annoying while working with PhotoShop or
other programs - in particular programs, which don't refresh their
screens all the time (TheBat! 2.x for example where the toolbar-buttons
in a message window keep disappearing until I move the window around
again.)

With ipoint.exe running, it's impossible for me to work with PhotoShop.
Selection boxes are vanishing from screen while still dragging the
mouse with every flicker, and so on..

It's happening here on XPSP2 with a Radon9800Pro with Catalyst 6.7.

Anyone else having these problems? Or anyone who knows how I can
eliminate the flickering?

Thanks,
HS

David,

thanks for your reply.
Unfortunately neither 6.02 fixed that problem, nor assigning the Window
Viewer to a different button or even not assigning it at all.
This behaviour occurs on 5.5, 6.0 and 6.02. (6.02 just adds support for
the new MS Desktop 8000 series I think).

Shutting down ipoint.exe is the only way out right now.

HS


David Vair schrieb:

You could try changing the button that uses the Windows Viewer to a differnt task. Also I found 6.02
software while stumbling around the hardware site, maybe this could help . (Watch the wrapping on
the link.)

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/ga...Poin t%206.02

--
Dave Vair
CNE, CNA, MCP, A+, N+

"Holger Strunzelbeck" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi there,

I just learned that the new Intellipoint Software which was shipped
with my new MS Laser Desktop 6000 causes excessive screen flickering.
It's ipoint.exe in particular.

This seems to originate from the "Window-Viewer" functionality, which
can be assigned to a mousebutton. This Window-Viewer function is taking
screenshots all the time from every program running, to build the
special screen upon them.

Even if the Window-Viewer functionality is not assigned, the problem
keeps existing.

So, this is really really annoying while working with PhotoShop or
other programs - in particular programs, which don't refresh their
screens all the time (TheBat! 2.x for example where the toolbar-buttons
in a message window keep disappearing until I move the window around
again.)

With ipoint.exe running, it's impossible for me to work with PhotoShop.
Selection boxes are vanishing from screen while still dragging the
mouse with every flicker, and so on..

It's happening here on XPSP2 with a Radon9800Pro with Catalyst 6.7.

Anyone else having these problems? Or anyone who knows how I can
eliminate the flickering?

Thanks,
HS

Holger Strunzelbeck wrote:
Hi there,

I just learned that the new Intellipoint Software which was shipped
with my new MS Laser Desktop 6000 causes excessive screen flickering.
It's ipoint.exe in particular.

This seems to originate from the "Window-Viewer" functionality, which
can be assigned to a mousebutton. This Window-Viewer function is taking
screenshots all the time from every program running, to build the
special screen upon them.

Even if the Window-Viewer functionality is not assigned, the problem
keeps existing.

So, this is really really annoying while working with PhotoShop or
other programs - in particular programs, which don't refresh their
screens all the time (TheBat! 2.x for example where the toolbar-buttons
in a message window keep disappearing until I move the window around
again.)

With ipoint.exe running, it's impossible for me to work with PhotoShop.
Selection boxes are vanishing from screen while still dragging the
mouse with every flicker, and so on..

It's happening here on XPSP2 with a Radon9800Pro with Catalyst 6.7.

Anyone else having these problems? Or anyone who knows how I can
eliminate the flickering?

Thanks,
HS

I am not having any problems except for the screensaver issue.

Rick

On 16 Nov 2006 12:58:42 -0800, "Holger Strunzelbeck"
wrote:

Hi there,

I just learned that the new Intellipoint Software which was shipped
with my new MS Laser Desktop 6000 causes excessive screen flickering.
It's ipoint.exe in particular.

This seems to originate from the "Window-Viewer" functionality, which
can be assigned to a mousebutton. This Window-Viewer function is taking
screenshots all the time from every program running, to build the
special screen upon them.

Even if the Window-Viewer functionality is not assigned, the problem
keeps existing.

So, this is really really annoying while working with PhotoShop or
other programs - in particular programs, which don't refresh their
screens all the time (TheBat! 2.x for example where the toolbar-buttons
in a message window keep disappearing until I move the window around
again.)

With ipoint.exe running, it's impossible for me to work with PhotoShop.
Selection boxes are vanishing from screen while still dragging the
mouse with every flicker, and so on..

It's happening here on XPSP2 with a Radon9800Pro with Catalyst 6.7.

Anyone else having these problems? Or anyone who knows how I can
eliminate the flickering?

Same problem here Holger. Using the latest Intellipoint software and
the (new) Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 mouse. I found this thread while
researching the problem.

At least now I know it's not some sort of weird display driver
conflict, since I'm using an Nvidia card with it's latest drivers
(93.71).

If I find a solution, I'll post it here. In the meantime, using
MSCONFIG to disable "ipoint.exe" seems to be the only solution that
works.

I wonder if Microsoft is aware of this problem?

And how did you determine that it's the Window-Viewer stuff that's
causing the problem? It sounds reasonable, but I'm curious how you
came to that conclusion.

Folk,

good to see someone else having this problem, that shows I'm not insane


And how did you determine that it's the Window-Viewer stuff that's
causing the problem? It sounds reasonable, but I'm curious how you
came to that conclusion.

Some time ago I tried to program something similar like that, thus I
know it's only possible do get pictures of the programs running simply
by screenshooting them (in invisible way).

Latest quirk I experienced is that my semi-transparent miranda
chatwindows stop showing the characters I enter - until I klick the
window and it refreshs itself.

Also latest Catalyst 6.11 brought no changes.

Until no fix is around I still have ipoint.exe disabled - so my 80€
desktop set is worth less now.

On 24 Nov 2006 06:30:32 -0800, "Holger Strunzelbeck"
wrote:

Folk,

good to see someone else having this problem, that shows I'm not insane


Misery loves company.

And how did you determine that it's the Window-Viewer stuff that's
causing the problem? It sounds reasonable, but I'm curious how you
came to that conclusion.

Some time ago I tried to program something similar like that, thus I
know it's only possible do get pictures of the programs running simply
by screenshooting them (in invisible way).

It makes sense. But you would think Microsoft would be smart enough
to only take screenshots when you have that functionality assigned to
a button. That would solve the problem for most of us.

Folk,

It makes sense. But you would think Microsoft would be smart enough
to only take screenshots when you have that functionality assigned to
a button. That would solve the problem for most of us.

I hope they fix it in the next release, it really seems to be a silly
thing. If not, I can imagine a small patch application, which
intercepts the api calls for getting the image information from the
running programms, can help as well. But I doubt if it would be worth
the effort..

I'm also having this problem. Images in Photoshop periodically flicker and it
makes me want to rip out my eyes...sorry for the graphic reply hehe. The
problem is just annoying.

now iPoint is v 6.1 and this lame bug is STILL not fixed... so, microsoft:
when will I be able to use all buttons on my mouse?

Yep, Intellipoint 6.1 causing a major problem with FormZ in our university
labs. FormZ crashes within seconds of use from just basic cube creation to
any other creation... flicker of the toolbar under the drawing window occurs,
and the program freezes with 100% cpu use. Ending ipoint.exe fixes the
problem...

Hopefully the problem will get fixed on Microsoft's end.

RMSe17

"Fred" wrote:

now iPoint is v 6.1 and this lame bug is STILL not fixed... so, microsoft:
when will I be able to use all buttons on my mouse?

I have the same problem at work. I'll let you know the hardware setup

"Holger Strunzelbeck" wrote:

Hi there,

I just learned that the new Intellipoint Software which was shipped
with my new MS Laser Desktop 6000 causes excessive screen flickering.
It's ipoint.exe in particular.

This seems to originate from the "Window-Viewer" functionality, which
can be assigned to a mousebutton. This Window-Viewer function is taking
screenshots all the time from every program running, to build the
special screen upon them.

Even if the Window-Viewer functionality is not assigned, the problem
keeps existing.

So, this is really really annoying while working with PhotoShop or
other programs - in particular programs, which don't refresh their
screens all the time (TheBat! 2.x for example where the toolbar-buttons
in a message window keep disappearing until I move the window around
again.)

With ipoint.exe running, it's impossible for me to work with PhotoShop.
Selection boxes are vanishing from screen while still dragging the
mouse with every flicker, and so on..

It's happening here on XPSP2 with a Radon9800Pro with Catalyst 6.7.

Anyone else having these problems? Or anyone who knows how I can
eliminate the flickering?

Thanks,
HS

try upgrading to version 6.1, the latest.

wrote

try upgrading to version 6.1, the latest.
How do I do that? When I click on the "Update" button, nothing happens.

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Go to the Microsoft Download Center.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/B...n&categoryid=3

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"Opinicus" wrote in message ...
wrote

try upgrading to version 6.1, the latest.
How do I do that? When I click on the "Update" button, nothing happens.

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Bob
http://www.kanyak.com